RIPPA Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Just to explain - because I had no fucking clue what that meant At that Florida show they ran an 8-man Unleash The Universe tournament to decide the top newcomer to NXT. 1st Round Stacy Ervin, Jr defeated Denzel Dejournette Saurav Gurjar defeated Daniel Vidot Mansoor Al-Shehail defeated Rocky Big Boa defeated Rik Bugez Semis Stacy Ervin, Jr defeated Saurav Gurjar Mansoor Al Shehail defeated Big Boa Finals Stacy Ervin, Jr defeated Mansoor Al-Shehail The ran two non-Tournament matches Bianca Belair & Kairi Sane defeated Shayna Baszler & Marina Shafir Velveteen Dream defeated Marcel Barthel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 And based on the folks who were there - it looks like they are doing an unofficial turn with Belair (at least through Takeover) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turk128 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 22 hours ago, nofuture said: Jeez, that just looks effortless for him, like a warmup move. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edwin Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Is anyone on here following the Dream on Twitter? It's all private and he's not following anyone, but apparently he tweeted something about not wanting to work anywhere unless he negotiated a new deal because he knows his worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I'm guessing it's kayfabe stuff, but this is the tweet in question: Quote I Know My Worth. The past year I’ve created a special atmosphere at NXTTAKEOVER. Until WE* can come 2 an agreement as 2 what MY WORTH actually is, there won’t be any appearances or performances from “The Velveteen DREAM” or my likeness. ~ Thank U — The DREAM (@VelveteenWWE) January 21, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SorceressKnight Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 On 1/13/2019 at 11:21 AM, Brandon Bones said: That show doesn’t inspire me since I have tickets to the show in Lowell, MA on February 9th. I have tickets to the show in Kingston, RI on February 10th, and they always come through on the national tours- so you'll be getting the NXT rotation workers, mixed with a few people who'd probably imminently be in NXT rotation. The Florida loop is primarily the place where PC students get their seasoning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 Meltzer made a passing comment on the radio show that Dream is lobbying to get Lars Sullivan's spot (at least in regards to who was going to work Cena at Mania) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w. josh Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I like Ervin hitting the moonsault more like an SSP with the tuck. He's going to be fun to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 Someone mention this in one of these threads previously but I guess it is official now The tag team 3.0 (Big Magic and Scott Parker) have signed with NXT 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Moose Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 The Jamokes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edwin Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 9 hours ago, w. josh said: I like Ervin hitting the moonsault more like an SSP with the tuck. He's going to be fun to watch. I've seen him a bunch of times -- he's very athletic and has some personality and charisma, but he's still green. Given his development and style, I could see him being sent to 205 Live. At the last NXT Orlando Live show he teamed with the Street Profits and they were quite a neat trio who I wouldn't mind seeing working more often together and I wouldn't be surprised if he was their backup for the feud with the Forgotten Sons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Elliot Sexton was at the Seattle Progress show last sunmer and the first thing I said when I saw him was 'this guy will be in WWE within the year'. He's got the look, he can talk, has the presence and can work pretty well too. He should be awesome. Hopefully he doesn't end up as a low end heel job guy because of his accent. Jacked 6'5" fantastic heel who would be great in a slightly updated version of the narcissist gimmick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 WWE's uploaded to me, the 2018 WWE Match of the Year and one of the best matches in WWE's history: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 Since they have been announced as being on TV next week - expect the following matches to be taped before Takeover The Forgotten Sons vs. The Street Profits Kairi Sani/Io Shirai vs. Jessamyn Duke/Marina Shafir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 Per Meltzer - the Feb Class (ie: the folks who will be starting at the PC in the next month - I think we knew them all already) KUSHIDA (though it is possible he goes straight to the main roster) Trevor Lee ACH Rachael (Evers) Ellering Sam Shaw Karen Yu (Q) Jonah Rock Elliot Sexton Nick Comoroto 3.0 (Scott Parker/Shane Matthews) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORELOCK Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Wasn't it reported that Triple H wants KUSHIDA for NXT specifically, though? I can't imagine Vince would be on board with a MR debut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beech27 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 I'd guess "main roster" would mean 205-live, in this case, so Vince probably wouldn't notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 It seems it is more Dave's wacky writing The quote is Quote Besides Yujiro Kushida, 35, who is one of the best technical wrestlers in the world and who will probably do great in NXT but I’m not sure about the main roster, Two weeks ago he wrote Quote Kushida is going from New Japan to WWE, expected to be for NXT, which combined with other departures is a strong loss for the NJPW junior division, particularly since Hiromu Takahashi’s injury was so serious. It was known Kushida was in talks with WWE, but while he’ll do well in NXT, that’s a big step down from NJPW, and 205 Live is purgatory, and the plight of Hideo Itami and Akira Tozawa makes a guy of his size, regardless of talent, questionable in the world Vince McMahon controls. But he’s also at the age of either do it now or don’t do it, and he was heavily recruited. So I think Dave is just hedging his bets in case Vince does something weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesterCopperpot Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Kyle O'Reilly has competition 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesterCopperpot Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 13 hours ago, ChesterCopperpot said: Kyle O'Reilly has competition Their son is awesome...and that is UNDISPUTED. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edwin Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 If you'll be in the Orlando area in March or April and want to attend the next NXT Full Sail tapings -- tickets go on sale for both of those shows next Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 On the post match Takeover conference call - Triple H noted that there has been some discussion that the WWE Women's Tag Titles would also be defended on NXT The rest was the usual "We will do what is best for the division and women" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edwin Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 26 minutes ago, RIPPA said: On the post match Takeover conference call - Triple H noted that there has been some discussion that the WWE Women's Tag Titles would also be defended on NXT The rest was the usual "We will do what is best for the division and women" An indication the MMA 4 Horsewomen and/or Kairi & Io may eventually get a title shot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyLaw Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 I wouldn’t be surprised if there was a Duke/Shaffir vs Boss/Hug match during the early rounds of the tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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